AP Environmental Exam

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What is CITES?

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The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) is an international treaty that bans the hunting, capture, and sale of threatened or endangered species in 181 countries.

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What do the arrows in a food web diagram represent?

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The arrows in a food web diagram represent the flow of energy through an ecosystem.

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What is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?

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The RCRA is a cradle-to-grave law that describes rules for the proper handling of hazardous and toxic waste.

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Which two energy sources provide more than 50% of the energy needs of the United States?

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Petroleum and natural gas.

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What is soil composed of?

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Soil is made of weathered rocks and minerals, dead plants and animals, air, and water.

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What is the Endangered Species Act (ESA)?

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The ESA is a U.S. law that aims to protect and recover imperiled species and the ecosystems upon which they depend.

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What is the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)?

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NEPA is a U.S. law that requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions before making decisions.

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What is the significance of biodiversity in ecosystems?

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Biodiversity enhances ecosystem productivity and stability, providing resilience against environmental changes.

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What is the greenhouse effect?

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The greenhouse effect is the warming of Earth's surface due to the trapping of heat by greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

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What are renewable energy sources?

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Renewable energy sources are energy sources that are replenished naturally, such as solar, wind, and hydropower.

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